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3587161 - Add Button is available when user only have View permission in Latest People Profile for Custom MDF - SuccessFactors HCM Core 2411

Symptom

  • Admin only has view permission but doesn't have edit permission to end user for custom object. However, the admin can see Add button and edit for custom object in end user's latest people profile page.
  • An error message "No Permission" is displayed when users attempt to save changes, preventing actual editing.

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Environment

SuccessFactors HCM Core 2411

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Log in as a user without edit permissions for the custom MDF object.
  2. Access the edit screen of another user's profile.
  3. There is "Add" button and input any data then save.=>There is error message "No Permission".

Cause

This is a known defect of RBP permission in 2411 version.

Resolution

The issue has been identified and a fix will be implemented in the 2505 Release. Date of the release period: 

  • Preview:  April 14 2025 
  • Production: May 16-18 2025 

Keywords

Custom MDF, Edit Permissions, Access, Edit Screen, Error Message, Full People Profile, No Permission,KI2411 , KBA , LOD-SF-MDF-PPX , MDF on New People Profile , LOD-SF-MDF , Metadata Framework , LOD-SF-MDF-PP3 , MDF on People Profile , Known Error

Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite all versions